Christine & Stephen's Engagement Portraits

Boy do we have a lot to blog about! As of March we entered what photographers call the "busy season" so we're slowly catching up on posting some of our favorite portrait sessions and weddings.

Christine and Stephen, who both attended Valparaiso University, are getting married in a couple of months on a 30+ acre property in Boone, NC. Being the outdoorsy people they are we were looking for a park setting with large trees for their Engagement Portraits. (You'll find out soon why the big trees were important). And Paris Mountain State Park fit the bill.





This is a slacklining wire. Slacklining is a balance sport that uses nylon webbing tensioned between two sturdy anchor points, aka the trees.



They both make it look so easy!

















We can't wait to see you both in July for the big day!


Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Jennifer & Zach's Engagement Portraits

We knew from the get-go that Jennifer and Zach's wedding was going to be unique and memorable! From the quirky, re-purposed decorations they had in mind, to the character of the Woodburn Historic House, where the ceremony and reception will take place, to the fact that there's a dungeon downstairs and not to mention they are friends with several of our past couples-turned-good-friends, it all adds up to a wedding that we are really looking forward to in May.

As we've said many times, our Engagement Portrait sessions are intended to capture each couple's unique personalities and interests. For these two lovebirds that included some vintage vinyl of completely non-mainstream bands (I mean have you heard of Margot & the Nuclear So and So's?!) and Winslow, their adorable pup. Oh yeah, and beer!
























Thanks to Blue Ridge Brewing Co. for letting us use their place.



Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Christy & John's Comic(al) Engagement Portraits

On May 29th we'll be at the Victoria Valley Vineyards watching two of our good friends say their vows...through the view finders of our cameras that is. We feel honored to be a part of Christy and John's wedding because we have watched their little family grow over the past couple of years and have grown close to them as friends.

As always we try to mix in each of our couples' personalities into their Engagement Session. For John, a die-hard comic book fan, that meant photographing in his version of heaven on earth, his favorite comic book store! A big thanks to Richard, of Richard's Comics and Collectables, for letting us take over his store to create some awesome photographs! Like this one...

Our favorite is "Troll John" in the bottom right! What's yours?


Then it was time for Christy to do something she enjoys, like baking (or perhaps the subsequent spoon-licking!). Note John doing his other favorite activity, playing video games, in the background.


Of course we couldn't leave their adorable little boy Conner out of the mix. After all he is one thing they BOTH love... a lot!


They had the great idea to simulate their bedtime ritual...(get your mind out of the gutter)
Just a little Nintendo DS play to wind down after a hard day.




While it would be entirely cool for a wedding ring, John's Green Lantern ring was just a prop.



Can't wait until the wedding!


Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Danielle & Sean's Engagement Portraits in Greenville

When you're around Danielle and Sean you can't help but feel the chemistry they share and witness the adoration Sean has for Danielle. They both have a real zest for life and have tried everything from sky-diving to Iron Man competitions to even swimming with sharks! With all that adventure under their belts their wedding in April should be a walk in the park ;)

We started off their Engagement Portraits at the Rock Quarry Gardens near downtown Greenville.




Since these two triathletes train on Paris Mountain we thought it would be the perfect place to go to next.



Love the evil tongue face he's giving Danielle as he clobbers her with leaves!











Sean spent some time in Korea teaching English to children. While there he learned that they use this hand gesture to say "I Love You".


Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Allison & Jon's Engagement Portraits in Downtown Greenville & Falls Park

Quick story before we jump into some Engagement Portraits: We've been photographing weddings and engagement portraits in Greenville for about 6 years now but from time to time we still get asked "Have you guys ever photographed around that brick pavilion downtown? You know, the one by the river?" We just have to chuckle to ourselves and say "Yeah, once or twice". ;) The Wyche Pavilion (also referred to as Larkins) is one of the most iconic spots in Greenville, and for good reason! It's got a lot of character and conveys a certain historic charm in the middle of what is becoming a somewhat modern city center. Plus so many of our couples have their weddings or receptions at or near Larkins or, if not, at least want a taste of it for their engagement portraits. Despite having photographed there on many occasions we always strive to make each couple's portraits unique by finding new spots or maybe photographing the usual spots in a new and interesting way.

Now back to our regularly scheduled blogging...

Allison and Jon happen to be having their reception at Larkin's Cabaret Room in July. Since they love the look of downtown we all decided to photograph around the Wyche Pavilion and Falls Park for their Engagement Portraits.

Here are some of our favorites from their session:




Nothing like a bottle of wine to get a portrait session off to a great start!





Love how you can see a bit of the Greenville skyline in the glass reflection.





Doesn't Allison look amazing!


And Jon's not so bad himself.




And this is what happens when a simple "lift and kiss" goes horribly wrong and turns into a wedgie. Sorry Allison. This was too funny not to post. Please forgive us!



Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Caroline & Kevin's USC Engagement Portraits

Now that it's so cold outside we really appreciate the beautiful weather we had this Fall and what it was like to not have to wear gloves and a jacket while we shoot! This was a really fun Engagement session that took place in October down in Columbia.

Caroline and Kevin, who are getting married next November, wanted to incorporate some team spirit into their Engagement Portraits along with one of their other favorite things, cupcakes! What a combo!









After playing a little catch, we sneakily asked Kevin to "tackle" Caroline. And boy were we surprised when she took off down the field and started running for her life!


But Kevin caught up!










Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography